Do you have a brand that manufactures in the UK, or are thinking about making here? Here are 11 reasons why you should manufacture your product in Britain. 1. Minimum Order Quantities are Lower As a general rule of thumb,
Famous for it’s lush countryside and rolling dales, Yorkshire is also renowned for producing some of the world’s finest textiles. We bring you our top 15 Yorkshire textile mills. There are several dozen textile firms still operating in Yorkshire, including
We’re never going to stop people from buying clothing, but what we can do is aim to produce it in the most sustainable way possible. One of those ways is to make it locally, and here’s why… When it was
Confused about where to start when costing your British-made product? Our easy cost price calculator can help you work it out. One of the biggest issues I see with businesses launching a British-made product is not building in enough margin
Thinking about setting up your own clothing micro factory? Running your own in-house production unit – what I call a clothing micro factory – can transform your business. You gain flexibility, you save costs, and you respond faster to your
British-made maternity wear: Why are there not more brands making in the UK? By Lauren Walker With my second baby due very soon, I wanted to take a look at British-made maternity wear brands and why there are surprisingly few
Britain is known for its beer, so it seemed about time we put together a list of some of our favourites. Here’s our top 25 British breweries for you to enjoy We’ve been brewing in Britain for thousands of years, and
The variety of knitted fabrics available can be confusing, but understanding the different fabric types is essential when designing fashion. Your fabric choices can make or break your product when it goes into production. We speak to Rajen Ved of
You’ve visited a trade show and made some great contacts, then what? How to you make the most of those contacts and take your discussions further? Read on for our tips, and sample email, on how to follow-up after a
